January 28, 2025   

Lighting People: On the Move | January 2025

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Author:  Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski

Career moves of 132 lighting people, some of whom you may know 

 

In the ever-evolving world of lighting, it's essential to stay updated with the industry's dynamic shifts. Whether it's the innovation of new technologies, shifts in market trends or the movement of industry professionals, the lighting sector remains a vibrant arena full of potential and growth.

Staying abreast of the movements of lighting people is not just about knowing who's who, but also about understanding the broader implications these shifts can have on business strategies, partnerships and industry alignments. 

It’s been a busy time for people moving up and moving on to new, exciting opportunities. Below is a rundown of some career changes that some lighting people have recently made.

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Promotions

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Lighting Person ▲▼ Company ▲▼ Role
Mimi Adams Halco Lighting Technologies Associate Product Manager
Frank Adduci Lester Sales Company Director of Sales - S. IL/MO
Ashianna Ally Specification Lighting Sales Senior Project Manager
Nick Anderson KSA Lighting & Controls | Central Illinois Principal
Sarah Bradford E.R.I. Electrical Representatives Inside Sales
Alexander Burton SELF Electronics - NA Director of Sales
Jake Butler Specification Lighting Sales VP - Business Development & Specifications
Ken Cartmill LED Roadway Lighting Co-CEO
Collin Coberly LDI Ohio Principal | Columbus
Connor Cross Visual Interest Sales
Kris Fedoruk Current Lighting National Account Manager - Channel Sales
Rigo Figueroa Magnitude Lighting Controller
Rachel Fitzgerald Stantec Senior Principal, Discipline Lead, Lighting
Keith Gelman Lighting Services Director of Business Development
Robert Harrison Labsphere President
Travis Howell H.E. Williams Product Manager
Tim Huth LUMA Lighting Design Senior Associate
Michael Keller Satco Products General Manager
Dan Kohnen OCL Architectural Lighting President
Henri Lozano Barron Lighting Group Director of Product Management
Blake Matthew PureEdge Lighting National Sales Director
Garrett May SESCO Lighting Outside Sales Representative
Rob Mazelin SESCO Lighting Director
Chad McSpadden Halco Lighting Technologies Senior Product Manager
Shannon McWilliams Illuminations NY Outside Specification Sales
Patrick Mihalik Newcomb & Boyd Associate Principal, Lead Lighting Designer
Ashley Mikels IA Interior Architects Senior Associate
Tom Nowakowski Amerlux VP of Sales
Annie O'Neill WSP Lighting Designer 1
Kyle Phillips SeaTac Lighting & Controls Contractor & Distribution Sales
Spencer Pidgeon Cooper Lighting Solutions National Business Development Manager
Nino De La Rosa CAL Lighting Principal
Jason Samuelian Espen Technology Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Tony Saraceni NGU Sports Lighting President
Austin Schmidt Musco Lighting Executive Director of Manufacturing
Dave Scott LED Roadway Lighting Co-CEO
Noelle Seboe Mercer Zimmerman Specification Sales
Chad Simpson Finelite President
Paul Tashian Acuity Brands Senior Manager Design Engineering
Mint Thumrongluck L’Observatoire International Associate Project Director
Matt Wahl Current Lighting Director, GLI Luminaires and Controls
Ben Wolfe Acuity Brands Marketing Associate Manager
Bob Workman Convergence General Manager, Specification
Teri Youngblood ElectroRep, a Division of Electris360 Director - Outside Sales

 

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Recent Moves

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Lighting Person ▲▼ Company ▲▼ Role
Julien Aleksandres MODULIGHTOR Director
Maryann Alexander K-B Lighting Manufacturing Company Sales Representative
Julie Allen NAC Senior Associate
Stephen Austin Green Creative Regional Sales Manager
Tim Bahlman LINX Lighting + Controls Senior Quotations Analyst
Claudia Barrett HLB Lighting Design Designer
Samantha Barwin Engineered Representation Inc. Specification Sales
Kevin Batkiewicz Kuzco Lighting Director of Showroom Sales
Janice Billman Lightspec Customer Support Specialist
Michael Buchwald illuminico Vice President of Sales
Troy Camp Ardd + Winter Distributor Sales
Ken Carmill LED Roadway Lighting LTD Co-CEO
Scott Chepko VANTAGE Electrical Group Strategic Accounts Manager
Daniel Christiano BEGA North America Regional Sales Manager
Birgit Collins LUX Illuminaire Regional Sales Manager
Brandon Delaney Bell & McCoy Companies Sales Specialist
David Delmonico MOONS’ Industries Western Regional Sales Manager
Keith Eagle WAC VP of Business Development
Scott Ellingson SLP Lighting Director of Engineering
Kevin Frary HLB Lighting Design Director
John Gardiner Progress & Kichler Lighting Director of Specification Sales
Daniel Grumney Red Sky Lighting Western Regional Sales Manager
Meghan Hennigan LINX Lighting + Controls Specification Sales Manager
Bonnie Herald SESCO Lighting Outside Specification Sales
JR Hernandez Resource Lighting Specification Sales
James Highgate Red Sky Lighting National Business Development Manager
Ann Hogan Nova Flex Southern Regional Sales Manager
Elizabeth Hunt Betacalco Regional Sales Manager - Southern
Tim Hydzik WOW Lighting and Controls Industrial Sales Representative
Randall Jones Red Sky Lighting Production Manager
Ronald Lewert, Jr. Diversified Group Director, Solution Sales - Controls Group
Wendy Kaplan Kelvix Sales Director - Northeast
Brian Kennedy Flynn & Reynolds Agency Territory Manager
Steve Klipstine Lighting Systems of Columbus Senior Outside Sales
Ken Lager REPCO II Spec Sales - Specialty Lighting
Emily Lai ETC Commercial Midwest Regional Sales Manager
David LaVigna Specialty Lighting Industries VP of Product Innovation & Marketing
Kathy Levine Liron Lighting Regional Sales Manager
Rudy Lugo Spectrum Lighting San Antonio Specification Sales
Chad Luttrell John Carter & Associates, Inc. Director of Sales
Jay Macko Lightspec Outside Sales Representative
Trish Maher ILLUMUS Strategic Account Sales Manager
John Majca GVA Lighting Regional Sales Manager - Central, US
David Mason JAYKAL LED SOLUTIONS Director of Business Development
Joe McDonald Current Lighting Key Account Manager
Brandon McGurer Pinnacle Lighting Regional Sales Manager
Ashley Mikels IA Interior Architects Senior Associate
Brett Paddor Performance Lighting Systems Contractor & Distributor Sales
Liyi Pan Tillotson Design Associates Senior Associate
Michael Peters Maxlite Vice President, Energy Services & National Accounts
Alberto Portolani Targetti USA VP
Jeremy Powell Hudson Valley Lighting VP Sales
Dana Reilly GVA Lighting, Inc. Regional Sales Manager
Henry Rios Premium Quality Lighting Agent Support Specialist
Andy Rostkowski LCS Lighting Control Solutions Lighting Consultant
Wes Rule JAW Lighting Outside Sales Representative - TN & KY
Benjamin Salzman ERW Lighting + Controls Lighting Specification Sales
Filip Sciesinski LEDVANCE Senior Sales Representative
Jim Simunaci Ecosense, a Korrus Company Regional Sales Manager
Andrew Smith Integra Agency LTD Specification Representative
Daniel Smith Ardd + Winter Controls Customer Support
Lizzie Solms Specialty Lighting Industries National Director of Business Development
Ruben Sosa FRM Lighting & Controls Controls Quotations Specialist
Heather Stauffer Pollart Sales & Services Outside Sales / Lighting Specialist
Peter Stratemeyer MaxLite Sr. Director of Product Management
Allisia Sunbury SmithGroup Lighting Designer
Steve Symonds Lumenture, Inc. Director of Sales
Taki Taniguchi Thai Ackerman Engineering Sr. Lighting Designer
Jennifer Thompson Hera Lighting Inside Sales
Brian Tobin Yale Electric Supply Co. Salesman
Nikki Toigo Keystone Technologies Product Marketing Manager
Chelsey Tuffin JKM Lighting Design Lighting Designer
William (Alex) Velella Diversified Group Project Manager
Matt Wahl Current Lighting Director, GLI Luminaires & Controls
Dan Walter Green LED Lighting Solutions (GLLS) Commercial Lead
Graham Wark LEDVANCE VP Trade Sales, US
Evan White Current Lighting Area Sales Manager
Vince Williams QTL Project Engineer
Grace Wirtz Lutron Electronics National ESCO Sales Leader
Austin Young Nova Flex Northeast Regional Sales Manager
Anneliese Ziegengbein Hartranft Lighting Studios Marketing Manager

 

 

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Brooke Ziolo is President of Egret Consulting Group – the largest recruitment firm dedicated to serving the electrical and lighting industries.


NOTE:  While we do our best to ensure accuracy, most of the information above is aggregated from company announcements or individual postings on LinkedIn and other social media.  Please check with the employer or the individual to verify employment status and official title.  If you see an error please contact us so we can address it.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 




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